Broken is leading the nominations for the 15th annual Moët British Independent Film Awards.

The BBC Films production has been recognized in nine categories, including nominations for 'Best Film', 'Best Director' and 'Best Director' for Rufus Norris. Broken also secured acting nods for Tim Roth, Cillian Murphy and Rory Kinnear.

Broken, based on the novel by Daniel Clay, centres on a young girl in North London whose life is changed after she witnesses a brutal attack.

Sightseers and Berberian Sound Studio follow Broken in the nominations with seven nods apiece. The trio are joined by The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Imposter in the race to win the 'Best British Independent Film' gong.

BIFA joint directors Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson said that this year's selections "once again reflect the diverse range of British film talent".